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Voting now open for round two of Fat Bear Week after turnout crashes portal

Voting now open for round two of Fat Bear Week after turnout crashes portal

Summary

Voting has started for the second round of Fat Bear Week 2026, a popular event where people vote to choose the bear they think is the "fattest." The website for voting was so busy that it crashed briefly due to high interest.

Key Facts

  • Fat Bear Week 2026 is currently in its second round of online voting.
  • The event celebrates bears gaining weight before winter hibernation.
  • Many people participation caused the voting website to crash temporarily.
  • Mike Fitz, a naturalist at Explore.org, spoke about the event on CBS News.
  • Fat Bear Week draws public attention to wildlife and natural changes in bears.
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